Core Viewpoint - The opening of China's first direct international cargo flight route to Urgench, Uzbekistan, marks a significant expansion of the Urumqi Tianshan International Airport's cargo operations, enhancing its role as a logistics hub in the region [1] Group 1: Route Expansion - The new cargo route to Urgench is the third international cargo route to Uzbekistan from Urumqi Tianshan International Airport [1] - The airport now operates a total of 31 cargo routes, covering 20 countries [1] Group 2: Operational Details - The new cargo route is scheduled to operate two flights per week, with a flight duration of approximately four hours [1] - Since the beginning of the year, the airport has opened eight new cargo routes, including those to Paris and Madrid [1] Group 3: Performance Metrics - As of the end of July this year, the airport has facilitated over 3,000 inbound and outbound cargo flights, representing a year-on-year increase of 535% [1] - The international cargo throughput at the airport reached 55,000 tons, nearly quadrupling year-on-year, surpassing the total expected throughput for the entire year of 2024 [1] - The efficiency of the airport as a national logistics hub continues to be significantly enhanced [1]